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View from the Top
At The Hub CoWorks, Bill Lucci, the Program Director, takes a proactive approach to understanding how individuals from various backgrounds contribute to the modern era. To achieve this, he has ongoing conversations with people from diverse walks of life. During these conversations, he delves into their interests, passions, and achievements to understand how they shape Vermont today. Bill aims to comprehensively understand the modern era by gathering insights from various perspectives. Through his work, he seeks to foster an inclusive and collaborative community that celebrates the contributions to Vermont. This show has been produced with the assistance of NextDayPodcast and recorded at The Hub CoWorks in downtown Rutland, VT.
View from the Top
005: View From The Top with Matt Dunne
In this episode, we dive deep into Matt's journey, from his personal experiences growing up in a supportive rural community in Hartland, Vermont, to his pivotal role in empowering similar communities to thrive economically. We explore his efforts to counter the increasing divide between rural and urban areas since the Great Recession. Matt emphasizes the need to create a future-proof economy that transcends geographical boundaries.
Matt's compelling narrative takes us through his time at Google, his insights into the tech economy, and his work with CORI to establish a network of 38 communities in 24 states. The mission is to build robust economies for rural America. His ultimate goal is to expand this network to 90 communities by 2026, representing a critical mass of the rural population.
This conversation is not just about economic development; it's a testament to the power of local leadership, community collaboration, and the unyielding spirit of rural America. Join us as we unpack Matt's proudest moments, his take on the socio-economic challenges Vermont faces, and his unwavering commitment to ensuring that small-town America is not left behind in the tech revolution. It's an episode that promises to inspire and challenge our perspectives on the potential of rural innovation. Stay tuned for this transformative edition of View from the Top!
Recorded at The Hub CoWorks Podcast Studio, this show is presented by Bill Lucci, Program Director for The Hub CoWorks, and VTTSG Podcast Productions. The music used in this project is "Dirt Track" by Scott Holmes, which is available on the Free Music Archive.
